Dowdell Middle Magnet School vs Giunta Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowdell Middle Magnet School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
Giunta Middle School
Riverview · Public middle · Grades 6–8
964 students
| Measure | Dowdell Middle Magnet School Tampa, Florida | Giunta Middle School Riverview, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 563 | #555 of 563 |
| National rank | #12960 of 15,369 | #13619 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 657 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Tampa | Riverview |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 20.9).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Giunta Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 66.7%).
- •Giunta Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.5).
- •Giunta Middle School is the larger school with 964 students compared with 657.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dowdell Middle Magnet School better than Giunta Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dowdell Middle Magnet School ranks higher (24.4 vs 20.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dowdell Middle Magnet School and Giunta Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Riverview in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowdell Middle Magnet School: 657. Giunta Middle School: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowdell Middle Magnet School and Giunta Middle School rank in Florida?
Dowdell Middle Magnet School is 538th of 563 and Giunta Middle School is 555th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).